This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1916
Page
12
A quoted passage reflects Woodrow Wilson praising political liberty and self government while warning that the flag represents rights of coal workers and an ancient tradition should not be forgotten. The text underscores American traditions and the struggle between liberty and authority.
Colorado Attorney General announces dismissal of most criminal cases tied to the strike unrest. Despite calls to pursue justice, and pressure from powerful interests including John D. Rockefeller Jr, officials indicate abandonment of prosecutions for the miners. The move follows political maneuvering and a pledge not to seek reelection.
The article notes that the third year of the great European war will begin within days and cites Lord Kitchener’s 1914 three year forecast. It discusses conflicting predictions, with Allies optimistic about German defeat and Germans confident in holding against Allied onslaught, while Britain is revealed to have prepared for a major effort.
As the German army faces stiff resistance in the opening days of the conflict, Allied forces under Kitchener plan a cautious counter. Military writers call the current stalemate a potential turning point, with Germany gaining ground on French and Belgium soil while awaiting decisive moves.
The piece decries human nature healed by Jesus Christ and laments oppression and injustice. It cites Dr Eugene A Crockett of Keston reporting Border troops lack reading matter and calls for supplying papers to boost morale amid suffering.
General Carranza appears to have decided that collaborating with the United States is preferable to provoking war to win Mexican popularity. He believes war would end with his removal and seeks renewed law and order through U S backed efforts.
The piece compares historic war tools to a colossal new Allied instrument and notes U S cooperation with Mexico over Villa. It mentions Ceary’s daughter learning to fly, Dr. Cook’s planned North Pole expedition, Miss Peary’s potential participation, Frank Gotch’s undefeated career ending by injury, and progressive ambivalence toward demands.
From Sheboygan Wisconsin comes news that three companies have formed to make furniture from dust by turning sawdust into paper using processes at the Madison federal forest laboratory. The piece notes how waste becomes material and hints at future romances of utilization, tracing echoes from ancient mining waste to modern efforts.
Early lines discuss how long bakers release gan in a festival air before science found profitable containment. Another note claims Chicago meat packers built fortunes largely by avoiding waste.
A brief note on criticism of the Star Spangled Hagner claims critics say people cannot sing but counters that a small objection never quieted a vocal performance. The piece emphasizes resilience and audience reception.
A Nebraska feature lists towns named after girls spread across many counties. Names include Martha in Holt, Celia in Holt, Grace in Loup, Elizabeth in Custer, Esther in Dawes, Clara in Cheyenne, Frances in Wheeler, Catherine in Chase, Myrtle in Lincoln, Nora in Neekolia, Violet in Pawnee, Sietor in Loup, Hiawatha in Dundy, Hoola in Madison, Constence in Cedar, Ruth in Knox, Alma in Marion, Beatrice in Gage, and others noted across the state.
A garbled dispatch reports Major Robert M. Ganford commanding Vale batteries lifting enlistment restrictions. The Vale battalion, previously limited to graduates or undergraduates, is to be filled to full strength at once as word reaches the command.
A colorful historical note imagines the Danish West Indies becoming a Gibraltar of America. The piece chronicles St Thomas St Croix and Santa Cruz, their ports and trade, and the transformation from a Danish colonial lag to a tourist and strategic hub with sugar, rum, hotels, churches, and garrison. It traces Place names, geography, and the evolution of shipping and settlement patterns in the Lesser Antilles.
A downtown store scene inspires a wry exchange about dress costs. A man asks which costs more the waist or the skirt and a woman notes skirts rise with the season while waists stay lower, the season affecting prices.
The census bureau notes over 21 million men aged 18 to 45 in the United States, but many would be ineligible due to aliens and disabilities. It cites Civil War enlistment of about 4 million from a 20 million pop, suggesting a possible 12 million in extreme emergency from a 100 million population, though such an army would only arise to defend homes and families.
Cambridge scene reports plans for four calnel colleges for hoboes with economics as a principal course. A visitor from St Louis, James Made How, calls the idea a chance to teach practical economics beyond the classic shade of Cambridge.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.